CADAA
California Dream Act Application
The California Dream Act allows undocumented students, DACA recipients (valid or expired), U Visa holders and students under Temporary Protected Status (TPS), who qualify for a non-resident exemption under Assembly Bill 540 (AB 540), Senate Bill 2000 (SB 2000) and Senate Bill 68 (SB 68), to receive certain types of financial aid such as: private scholarships funded through public universities, state administered financial aid, university grants, community college fee waivers, and Cal Grants. In addition, the California Dream Act, allows eligible students to pay in-state tuition at any public college in California.
Who Is Eligible to Complete the CADAA?
Students who live in California and meet the eligibility requirements for a non-resident exemption, as well as students who have a U Visa or TPS status, can use the California Dream Act application (CADAA). Similarly, students without Social Security Numbers or students who have lost DACA status (or never applied for DACA), may still be eligible. The full language of the law and eligibility requirements is stated in CA Education Code 68130.5.
- How do I apply for financial aid under the California Dream Act?
- What's needed to complete the CA Dream Act Application?
- What is the difference between the FAFSA and the California Dream Act application?
- Can I fill out the CADAA if I don’t have a Social Security Number?
How do I apply for financial aid under the California Dream Act?
What's needed to complete the CA Dream Act Application?
What is the difference between the FAFSA and the California Dream Act application?
Can I fill out the CADAA if I don’t have a Social Security Number?
Helpful Financial Aid Resources
FAFSA
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Visit the official FAFSA website at StudentAid.gov to start your application or learn more.
CADAA
California Dream Act Application
Visit the official CADAA website at Dream.csac.ca.gov to start your application or learn more.
CSAC
CSAC All In Factsheet
Fact sheet for all in for Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and CA Dream Act Application (CADAA).
CCFC
California Cash for College Workshops
The CCFC program consists of financial aid workshops managed by the California Student Aid Commission (Commission), in coordination with CCFC Regional Coordinating Organizations (RCO).
CSS Profile
The College Board CSS Profile Application
The CSS Profile is an online application through CollegeBoard.org that colleges and scholarship programs use to award non-federal institutional aid.
CHAFEE
CHAFEE Grant for Foster Youth
The California Chafee Grant for Foster Youth (Chafee Grant) awards up to $5,000 a year to eligible foster youth.
CADSIG
California Dream Service Incentive Grant
The California Dream Service Incentive Grant is available in exchange for community/service hours for CADAA applicants.
CalKids
The First Step Toward College
CalKIDS gives children in California a jump start on saving for college or career training.